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What is a peplum on a dress?
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A peplum on a dress is a pleated, short and gathered fabric strip or frill of cloth, which is attached at the waist of the dress. Peplum dresses are considered very trendy and fashionable. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer peplum dresses from top fashion boutiques around the world.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Emilio Pucci Pink Peplum Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Paris, FR
Emilio Pucci pink peplum dress featuring a lace yoke extending to the long sleeves, a stretch
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Alice + Olivia June Cobalt Blue Sleeveless Peplum Dress S
By Alice + Olivia
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Your unique style deserves a fabulous wardrobe and what better an addition than this peplum dress
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses
Christian Dior Gray Lightweight Wool Avant Garde Peplum Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Christian Dior Gray Lightweight Wool Avant Garde Peplum Dress
Gray/Grey
Round neckline
Short
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Paule Ka "Peplum" dress
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PAULE KA - Guipure and silk satin dress in blue and taupe tones. Size 38. Fall-Winter 2000
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Early 2000s Tunics and Wrap Dresses
$1,154
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 1980s Vintage Black Strapless Peplum Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
strapless peplum dress! Features luxurious silk and linen blend that holds a nice shape when worn. Hidden
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